Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Financial Services & Commerce Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to public benefit corporations, trusts, and financial regulators.
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Summary of 2018 Financial Services & Commerce Legislation
The General Assembly considered, but did not pass, several bills attempting to define cryptocurrency in law and clarify how it is regulated. In addition, the General Assembly passed legislation related to security freezes on credit reports of minors.
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Probate and Trusts and Fiduciaries
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of measures related to estate documents, public guardians, and trusts.
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Probate, Trusts, & Fiduciaries
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Financial Services and Commerce Legislation (2020)
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly passed several bills related to the regulation of banks and financial service entities and expanded the authority of the Attorney General to challenge mergers and acquisitions in certain circumstances. In response to the COVID-19...
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Summary of 2021 Financial Services and Commerce
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures to permit business to impose credit card surcharges, clarify when banks must use an appraiser to determine property value, and require businesses to accept cash for payment.
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Summary of 2022 Insurance, Financial Services, and Commerce Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly passed several laws related to the regulation of the business of insurance in the state, as well as laws related to workers’ compensation claims and commercial regulation.
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Summary of 2024 Business and Economic Development Legislation
During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly passed several business‑related measures including regulatory changes, consumer protections, and economic development.